Sentences with phrase «river estuary over»

Up to five people left the series of footprints in mud on the bank of an ancient river estuary over 800,000 years ago at Happisburgh in northeast Norfolk.

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«For over 40 years, Entergy's Indian Point nuclear facilities have been damaging the coastal resources of the Hudson River estuary,» the state agency wrote.

A centerpiece of the plan, to be implemented over 50 years, is a 65 km long tunnel designed to ferry water from the Sacramento River north of the delta around the estuary to farmers in the Central Valley and cities in southern California.

Before it was dammed over the course of the 20th century, the Colorado River emptied into the Gulf of California and formed a large estuary; now, the freshwater has been reduced to just a trickle.

Constructed in the late 17th century, the majestic fortress is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and affords a magnificent panorama over the river and estuary.

In fact, each of the nine teams of EPA divers averages over 100 logged missions each year in all varieties of aquatic habitats, ranging from freshwater lakes, rivers, and quarries, to brackish estuaries and the salty waters of the open ocean.

In 2003, Sea's Young began working in co-operation with Hong Kong Airport, pioneering a brand - new global mode of transport known as «sea - air transportation», making it even easier for international visitors, flying in from over 150 different countries, to travel through the Pearl River Estuary.

In addition, the nearby Seekoei River Nature Reserve lies on the estuary formed by the Seekoei and Swart Rovers, and features over 120 species of birds, red - knobbed coots, buck, and other small animals.

Within the City there are over 300,000 hectares of National Parks and State Forests, there are rivers, coastal lakes, estuaries and many miles of navigable waterways.

SunSet Stand Up Paddle Board Adventure in the Campbell River Estuary starts with a 1 hour lesson then up to 3 hours exploring the Estuary with the Sun setting behind Strathcona Park Mountains and the Moon rising over Quadra Island and the Discovery Passage.

Over the years the old houses have been expanded, there are still a couple of families who have fishing boats outside their homes, but nowadays the river estuary is a good mix of popular seafood restaurants; a couple of small guesthouses; a great little massage shop & spa and private homes.

Expansive and romantic — This original one bedroom suite sits in the middle of the Big River Building affording views sweeping over Big River Nurseries to Mendocino Bay and over Big River Estuary into the historic village of Mendocino... from a private deck.

Within a short drive, you can find sandy beaches and fishing villages like Sesimbra and charming Cascais, the dense vegetation of Sintra, with its royal palaces and breathtaking views over the ocean and hills, or enjoy sailing along the Tagus and Sado river estuaries.

Moonriver is situated on the banks of the Bitou River estuary, and offers lovely views over the wetlands.

To the East, you can choose from small cove beaches that are nestled at the base of red cliffs, or to the West, a marvelous broad expanse of fine golden sand that extends to the river estuary and over to Meia Praia.

The highest acidity of rain was measured to be over regions of the North Sea near to river estuaries.